James Primrose — Mediaeval Glasgow

Glasgow, James Maclehose and Sons, 1913. First edition. Leather. A limited edition work exploring the religious history of Glasgow, a smart illustrated volume, signed by the publisher. A limited edition, this being one of sixty copies made on handmade paper, signed by the publisher to the verso of the half-title.'Mediaeval Glasgow' explores the vast history of the city, and shows the important part that Glasgow has played in the national history. The volume focuses on religious history, each chapter being dedicated to a Bishop, Pope, or Archbishop. These include Bishop Jocelyn, Pope Nicholas V, Archbishop Robert Blackadder, Archbishop James Beaton II, and more, across a total of fourteen chapter. Illustrated with a frontispiece, sixteen plates, and the occasional in-text engraving. Collated, complete.Written by Reverend James Primrose. In the original publisher's quarter morocco binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, smart. Gilt to the spine is a little rubbed. Small chip to the front joint. Light marks and a little discolouration to the leather. Hinges have been reinforced with tape. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Various. Very Good .